Federal records document 105 natural disaster events in the Winooski, VT area (ZIP 05404). These include 59 blizzards, 26 hailstorms, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Winooski is blizzards, with 59 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 23, 2003.
There have been 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2017.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (53%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $867K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Winooski has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 1983.
Winooski has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 4, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winooski was Ice Storm on Jan 6, 1998, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 8, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05404 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (59 events), hailstorms (26 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winooski, VT, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, Winooski (ZIP 05404) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $867K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Winooski has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05404 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 6, 1998. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.8M in property damage in the Winooski, VT area (ZIP 05404). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →